Pediatrician Opportunity Missouri

Pediatrics Opportunity in MO

You'll step into a high-need pediatrics role where your work matters to families across a wide rural region. This is a Pediatrics position with a stable weekday schedule, strong clinical support, and a broad case mix from newborns through adolescents. If you're looking for autonomy, meaningful volume, and long-term roots, this is worth a closer look.

Practice Overview

• You'll join a well-established outpatient pediatrics clinic within a respected not-for-profit FQHC serving an 11-county region
• Team support includes a dedicated RN per physician, additional float/triage nurses, onsite behavioral health, and lactation support (NP and dietician)
• Clinical scope spans newborn to age 18: well visits, immunizations, acute care, chronic disease follow-up, ADHD/behavioral concerns, asthma/allergies, adolescent health
• Inpatient newborn responsibilities include attendance for C-sections/high-risk deliveries plus admissions/discharges (hospital averages ~500 births/year); specialty referrals go to a children's hospital in Columbia

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 8:00a-4:30p with a 4-day clinic schedule plus 1 full protected admin day
• Typical patient flow: first patient at 8:30a; last patient around 4:15-4:30p
• Visit templates support efficiency: 15 minutes for follow-ups/sick visits; 30 minutes for new patients/well visits; average 20-30 patients/day
• Call is currently 1:3 with RN first-triage; efforts underway to reduce toward 1:4 with supplemental coverage

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary guaranteed base for the duration of the contract)
• Quarterly production bonus per quarter
• Sign-on and relocation assistance may be negotiated for the right fit
• Malpractice coverage, CME allowance of $3,500, and eligibility for PSLF and NHSC loan repayment programs

Candidate Requirements

• MD/DO required; Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
• New graduates and experienced pediatricians both welcomed
• Comfort with rural full-scope pediatrics, including newborn rounding and delivery attendance expectations
• Visa sponsorship considered for candidates interested in long-term practice in the community

Community & Location Highlights

• Offers a true community feel with easy commutes and access to outdoor recreation
• Enjoy a lower cost of living with options for space, acreage, or in-town convenience
• Regional hub setting means you'll be a key pediatric resource for surrounding counties
• Family-friendly amenities, local schools, and straightforward travel access to larger Missouri metros for weekend getaways